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Gallery M presents photographs by April Rietze Start: 01/08/2010 - 7:00 pm End: 01/08/2010 - 11:00 pm Location: Gallery M Address: 1860 Mellwood Ave. City: Louisville State: Ky Phone: 502-895-3172 Price: Free Description: Louisville
photographer April Rietze showcases a new body of photography. The
series displays images from the streets of Manhattan to the hillsides
of Kentucky. For years Rietze spent time as an international model
living in New York, Paris, Milan, Munich, Dusseldorf, Barcelona,
Madrid, Atlanta, Miami, and San Francisco. As a photographer her life
in front of the camera is very evident as she well orchestrates angle
and color in this series of work. The
show is running from January 8th – 27th at Gallery M.
Louisville Lightning vs. Ohio Vortex Start: 01/08/2010 - 7:30 pm End: 01/08/2010 - 10:00 pm Location: Mockingbird Valley Sports Arena Address: 3000 Mellwood Avenue City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502.727.9070 Price: $10 General Admission, $12 Premium Seating, $35 Family(4) Premium Seating, Children 3 and under Free Description: The
Louisville Lightning are the newest, fastest, most exciting
professional sports team in Kentucky! Come out and experience some of
the best soccer players in the state. Come early and tailgate, bring
the kids to play in our Kid's Zone, and enjoy a beer from the beer
garden. Tickets are affordable and family packages are available. Crime and Punishment Start: 01/08/2010 - 8:00 pm End: 01/08/2010 - 9:30 pm Location: Actors Theatre of Louisville Address: 316 West Main St City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502-584-1205 Price: $25-$45 Description: A brilliant
young student, an unorthodox detective, a sensitive young woman forced
into prostitution . . . and a brutal murder. In this acclaimed
adaptation, three actors play out Dostoevsky’s classic tale as a
90-minute psychological drama—feverishly reliving the events leading up
to the grisly crime, uncovering a fascinating mind and motive, and
exploring the tenuous path toward redemption. 
A Happy Birthday Celebration for Mary Ingalls Start: 01/09/2010 - 10:00 am End: 01/09/2010 - 12:00 pm Location: American Printing House for the Blind Address: 1839 Frankfort Avenue City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502-895-2405 Price: free Description: "My sister
Mary is the reason I am a writer," said Little House author Laura
Ingalls Wilder. Mary lost her sight at fourteen, and Laura became her
eyes, describing the world so her sister could "see" as well. But what
happened to Mary when she grew up? Come to the Museum to explore the
sounds and smells, the textures and tastes, of Mary's world. Learn all
about her life as a teacher and musician and take a look at some of the
books in her library. Sing along with some of Pa's fiddle tunes, weave
a beaded bracelet (the same as those Mary made for her sisters), and
have some birthday cake made from Ma's recipe. Free to the public but
registration is recommended. Carnegie Free Family Fun Workshop: Festive Fabric Flowers Start: 01/09/2010 - 10:00 am End: 01/09/2010 - 12:00 pm Location: Carnegie Center for Art and History Address: 201 East Spring St. City: New Albany State: IN Phone: 812-944-7336 Price: Free, but pre-registration required Description: Free family
art workshop held the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am-12 pm. At
our January 9 workshop, we will be making Festive Fabric Flowers using
3" fabric squares, rubber bands, and pipe cleaners (no sewing
required). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suggested ages
2-12. Pre-registration is required and on a first come, first served
basis. Please arrive no later than 11:30. Please call 812-944-7336 to
register.
Blow Your Own Beer Mug! Start: 01/09/2010 - 10:00 am End: 01/09/2010 - 5:00 pm Location: Louisville Glassworks Address: 815 W. Market Street City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: 502-992-3056 Price: $80, $90 w/name etching Description: In conjunction with the VONFIRE exhibit, CHEERS! Glassworks will offer
a special Blow Your Own Beer Mug event. Beer Mug "blowers" will work
with a team of Glassworks artists to design and blow their very own
beer mug. First, choose a color for the foot and handle of your mug.
Next, experience a close-up look at the glassblowing process as you
work side-by-side with an artist. Finally, once your mug is completed
and picked up (or shipped), enjoy a cold one at home! Then, take full advantage of our BYO Beer Mug Events throughout
Louisville and Southern Indiana. Along with your mug, you will receive
discounted brews and invitations to special events at participating
breweries. 
KentuckyShow! Start: 1/10/2010 - 1pm (Daily) Location: Kentucky Center for the Arts Address: 501 West Main Street City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: (502)562-7800 Price: $7.00 Description: Take a
breathtaking tour of Kentucky in thirty minutes, all while sitting in a
state-of-the-art theater in the Kentucky Center for the Arts.
KentuckyShow! is an emotionally compelling, mulitmedia production that
highlights Kentucky's fascinating people, places and spirit. Shows run
on Sundays at 1 and 3. | 
H1N1 (swine flu) shots now available in Louisville to the general public Blizzard panic has inspired me to share a family recipe Louisville Improvisors host 10th annual Improvapalooza this Friday and Saturday Louisville.com's new family columnist tries to balance being a mom with being herself 
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